I am amazed at attorneys who continue to tarnish their reputation with judges, as well
as with their fellow attorneys, by allowing the client to dictate what will be filed or argued
before the Court.

JUST SAY NO!

The legal community is a small one. There is no client worth the cost of your reputation
in the legal community, but particularly your reputation with judges. Judges have long
memories, and they talk amongst themselves. They do not forget bogus motions, over-
the-top litigation, professional discourtesy, dishonesty, and the like. At a minimum, the
division will know of your vexatious litigation. It is more likely, however, that the entire
circuit will know of it. Remember, a judge should look forward to seeing you walk into his
or her courtroom, not groan under their breath.

You have a long career ahead of you. You must remember that selling your soul for one
Client will hurt the clients you will represent in the future.